episiotomy

Definition

A surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth.

Etymology

From episio- + -tomy (“surgical incision”), from Ancient Greek ἐπίσιον (epísion, “pubic region”) + τέμνω (témnō, “I cut”)).

Example Sentences

• "The following eight hours were the worst of my life that haven't ended in an episiotomy."